Rocky Mountain National Park - Featured Wildlife

Hike in Rocky Mountain NP by US-Parks

This section provides information on some of the park's most popular plants and animals. Keep in mind that plant and animal watching vary with the season. Here are a few highlights:

November - May

Elk commonly seen at lower elevations on the East Side.

March

Mountain Bluebirds return.

May - June

Bird migration. Elk calves and bighorn lambs born. Wildflowers in bloom at lower elevations. Tundra flowers begin blooming.

July

Wildflower season peaks.

August

Colorado columbines and other late season flowers still in bloom. The Elk rut begins. Bird migration. September-October Elk rut peaks. Bird migration continues. Aspens turn color.